Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Program
Become a certified Black Belt through a unique blended learning experience of online coursework, virtual study halls, and coaching and project support by an experienced Master Black Belt.
Achieve Your Black Belt Certification with Individualized Coaching from a Master Black Belt
Black Belts are the driving force behind successful operational excellence teams. As leaders and project managers, their skills and expertise are critical in achieving sustainable improvements within an organization. A career as a Black Belt requires proficient critical thinking skills, which is why your certification program should offer the same. MoreSteam's Blended Black Belt program takes a hands-on approach, supplementing our eLearning course and certification program with instructor support, coaching, and opportunities to gain experience through practice.
By combining proven techniques and personalized training with industry experts, our hybrid program equips candidates with the tools they need to feel confident and successful in their roles as Black Belts. Participants will advance their proficiency in statistical analysis and modeling, gaining expertise in designing experiments to optimize processes. The program emphasizes advanced process mapping and improvement techniques, equipping participants with the tools to drive efficiency and waste reduction at an advanced level. Change management and leadership strategies are explored to navigate organizational transformation effectively. Additionally, participants will develop coaching and mentoring skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Quick Facts
- Course Type
- Blended / hybrid
- Time to Complete
- 24 to 28 weeks
- Study Halls
- 6 Virtual
- In-Person Training
- Optional - Columbus, OH
- Coaching
- 5 hours
- Certification
- Included
- Average salary of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt $137,645*
- Average savings of a Black Belt project $300,000*
*As of 2023, reported in "2023 ASQ Salary Survey: The Complete Report," Quality Progress, December 2023.
Program Benefits
- 140 Hours of practice-based online training with exam prep and project support
- Lessons developed by industry-leaders with over 20 years of Lean Six Sigma training
- Lesson audio, blackboard videos, formula walk-throughs, interactive exercises, and industry case studies
- Guided practice using simulations and real-world examples from a variety of industries
- One-on-one coaching and support from Master Black Belt instructors with 20+ years of experience teaching and practicing Lean Six Sigma
- Peer-to-peer networking with other industry professionals for long-term sharing of best practices
- One year of access to EngineRoom, MoreSteam's online data analysis software for continuous improvement
- Six virtual, instructor-led study halls culminating in a week-long in-person workshop
Meet Hexie: Your Personalized AI Tutor
Introducing Hexie, your Personalized AI Tutor, designed to guide you through your eLearning experience. Hexie provides real-time coaching, tailored feedback, and insights to help you better understand course material and achieve your learning goals.
How Hexie Can Help:
- Offers personalized coaching on any topic, with explanations tailored to your learning style, industry, or focus area.
- Explanations of how to use process improvement tools, including how to conduct statistical analyses and interpret results in practical terms.
- Provides feedback on project charters, data collection plans, problem-solving approaches, change management initiatives, and more.
- Generates additional practice questions to reinforce learning and help with mastery of key concepts.
What Hexie Doesn't Do:
- Access, learn from, or use your personal information.
- Replace human coaching in organization-specific contexts.
- Provide answers to skill check or exam questions.
Program Design
This program is designed to ensure your success. We put everything together for you, from the Kick-off to the last Virtual Instructor-Led Study Hall. Our blended Black Belt program is 28 weeks in length, and candidates have a total of 18 months from the date of enrollment to achieve certification. During that time, they have full access to the online content.
Blended Black Belt Program Details
Course length: 28 weeks
Need help with a lesson? Have questions on how a concept applies to your own project? Want to bounce your ideas or conclusions off of a Master Black Belt?
This program includes five hours of 1-on-1 time with your instructor to use as you see fit. As your primary contact, they are available throughout your training and project work to help you solve any problems you get stuck on.
Training is followed by testing and verification of experience through two Black Belt projects. Black Belt candidates will begin their initial project in the early stages of the training. When all the requirements are completed, you are awarded certification through MoreSteam.
Participants must have certification complete within 18 months.
Blended Black Belt Projects
Black Belt candidates begin their initial project at first kick off, incorporating their projects throughout the learning process to build critical thinking skills and capability as a high-level problem solver. Black Belt projects are required to show mastery of several tools during throughout the course of their project. Here are some examples:
- Define: Project Charter, CTQC, Process Mapping
- Measure: MSA, Defects, SPC
- Analyze: DOE, Hypothesis Testing, FMEA, 5-Why
- Improve: Error-Proofing, System Dynamics
- Control: Control Charts, 5-S, Standardized Work
Program Schedule
Kickoff: August 29, 2024
Workshop: February 3, 2025 – February 7, 2025
Workshop location: Columbus, OH
Week
1
Kick-off Webinar
1 HR
Online Course Work
27 HR
- Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
- Define I - Starting a Project and Leading Teams
- Define II - Voice of the Customer
- Define III - Mapping the Process
Week
4
Study Hall #1
2 HR
Online Course Work
15 HR
- Measure I - Measurements and Basic Statistics
- Measure II - Measurement System Analysis
Week
9
Study Hall #2
2 HR
Online Course Work
22 HR
- Measure III - Charting Process Behavior
- Analyze I - Identifying Potential Root Causes
Week
14
Study Hall #3
2 HR
Online Course Work
22 HR
- Analyze II - Hypothesis Testing
Week
21
Study Hall #4
2 HR
Week
24
1-Week Simulation Workshop in Columbus, Ohio
- InBox Lean Office Simulation
- SigmaBrew DMAIC - Project Simulation
- DOE Review & Hands-on Practice
Online Course Work
32 HR
- Analyze III - Design of Experiments
Week
25
Study Hall #5
2 HR
Online Course Work
19 HR
- Improve
- Control
Week
28
Study Hall #6
2 HR
Exam & Project Work
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Product information
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This course includes:
The enrollment fee covers all costs for the courses and materials as well as:
- 140-Hour Online Black Belt Course
- 6 Virtual Instructor-Led Study Halls
- 1-Week In-Person Simulation-based Workshop in Columbus, Ohio
- 5 hours of 1-on-1 Coaching & Project Support
- Black Belt Certification Exam
Black Belt Certification Exam Details
The Black Belt Exam covers information and materials featured in the MoreSteam Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course.
- Test Duration: 5 hours
- Test Length: 120 questions
- Passing Grade: 80%
- Test Location: Online
- Can I retake the test if I don't pass the first time? Yes, you can take the test again after a 1-month waiting period
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Program Instructors & Coaches
All of the course material is written by industry experts with years of experience, making this the most comprehensive and beneficial online Black Belt course available.
Maria Fry
Master Black Belt | MoreSteam Client Services
Lars Maaseidvaag PhD
Master Black Belt | MoreSteam Client Services
Peg Pennington
President | MoreSteam.com
1-Week Simulation-Based Workshop
This week is when you will put all your process improvement skills to practice. Take a process that's not meeting customer expectations and follow the end-to-end journey of defining the problem, collecting data, and implementing process changes to meet your target goals. This in-person workshop is held in Columbus, Ohio.
Inbox
MoreSteam's InBox® instructional simulation provides an affordable, participant-driven learning experience focused on application of Lean concepts to transactional processes. InBox is meant for classroom training of participants at all levels within the workplace.
SigmaBrew DMAIC
SigmaBrew DMAIC is an online project game for classroom training. The multi-player simulation provides deployments and Blended Learning training programs with a rich project experience, where students practice process improvement tools and techniques in a safe, constructive environment.
Design of Experiments
"Save the kingdom" by completing a series of experiments that will make the key elements of Design of Experiments come alive! Participants design, run, and analyze catapult experiments to identify the right combination of factors to consistently hit a target. Powerful learning experience and fun.
This is one of the best online courses that I have attended. It provides a very clear understanding of Lean Six Sigma, even to the uninitiated.
Senapathy
Emirates NBD
I really enjoyed the course. I have started applying many of the methodologies into my day-to-day routines, and I can see the difference.
Abdi
Hertz
Very comprehensive, covering practical key concepts and examples of various projects. I highly recommend this training.
Jon
Marzetti Company
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